Router Firmware Upgrade

Have a wireless router at home that you own, we'll if you haven't recently done a firmware upgrade in the last few years, you should check the router setting and do one soon.
Most router's make this an easy task to do, just either use the ip address below to sign-in to your wireless and upgrade the router firmware if available.
After a while when you notice that there are no firmware updates and your still continuing to have router problems, then only then would it be a good idea to upgrade your device.

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                   Common ip address to login to your router : http://192.168.1.1

List from other carriers below

• Apple – 10.0.1.1
• Asus – 192,168,1,1
• Buffalo Tech – 192.168.1.1
• Dlink – 192.168.0.1 or 10.0.0.1
• Cisco/Linksys – 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1
• Netgear – 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.0.227

Thermostat Hackers

For a while I've seen WiFi thermostats hit the market and I was always concerned on the manufacture up keeps with their security features. You better believe it that in the future this is going to be a common problem for WiFi users. And sure and behold a group of hackers got together to see if the breach could be done. And let's just say, I knew it and it was long coming. So be ready and get prepared if you own a WiFi device.

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Microsoft Telemetry

Microsoft has a tendency to always give back information for everything you do right and wrong. For some user's who are concern about privacy, this is none of Microsoft's business. And if your concern on what information goes in and out then this software is a must for you.

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Card Chip Hack

Forget the next generation credit card security chip. It's been hacked and yes it's not that secure has many user's thought it would be. I guess it will be back to the drawing board.

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So Much for Apple Pay

Looks like CVS is out for Apple pay and no longer wants to honor it's payment methods. If both parties don't come up with an agreement soon, this could be the end of a big chain refusing the next generation payment methods.
I can see why it's a headache on both side and if the outcome does not get resolved soon, more stores may just go that way.

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Move Contacts iPhone - Android

Here is a great way to move all  your contacts from Android to iPhone or vise versa. This will save you lots of time and will make your job easier staying in touch with everyone when you upgrade.

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Apple Killing Jack

Here is the real reason why Apple is killing the headphone jack and there will be most likely more options in the next generations. This is the beginning for Apple to expand it's new accessories.

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Win 10 Quick Assist

Here's a look on Win 10 Quick Assist App, not everyone yet is talking about it and you should read up in case you need remote support from others.

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Mozilla Test Pilot

Want to help Mozilla build a better browser. Then join the test pilot and tell Mozilla what it needs in order to be the best browser in the market.

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No No Pc Stick

Here is a good reason why Pc on a stick future will doom to be successful. I must admit this user sure has some great points to make why it's not going to make it. Besides how many users want to even try to go this way when they can still use a laptop.

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Battery Status Indicatiors

Looks like these cool battery status indicators to help user's monitor their power usage are being used in different forms that consumers should be aware of. You get free software and they use your information to track you. Not good for user's who want to block their privacy.

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Yahoo + Verizon Troubles

Consumers should now be aware of Yahoo and Verizon troubles within the next year. Not only can user's loose their privacy rights, but sneaky Verizon can just basically do what ever it wants to and quietly get away with it. To find out more read the link below.

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Slow WiFi

Here are some great reason's why your WiFi is running slow now-a-days. We have seen major changes within the last few years that even though our speeds are greater. For one reason or another, the technology hasn't yet quite kept up with what manufactures have to offer some consumers.

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Apple Ear Piece

Looks like the rumors are true for apple phone ear piece. Apple has re-designed it's adapter and from the looks of it, it's going to save space and work well with user's.

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Win Anniversary Update

Just recently updated Win 10 after it's anniversary date. Well here are the things you should do to make sure your software is working properly.

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Googe Maps Update

The next Google Maps update is going to show users how bad parking spaces are in a given area. Really interesting to see the new update and if this is something new user's will be able to use when they drive daily.

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No More Ranson

A new company fighting Ransomware is taking a fight to get rid of these scammers who cripple user's on taking control of their computers. I hope their new project is successful in combating these cyber thieves. Let the games begin.

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Crypto Sheriff

Firefox 48 Update

Firefox 48 update will disable unsigned add-ons and moving forward will have safe downloads for all of it's add on's. It's a good move for Firefox on securing their browser from user's add on's.

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Driver Changes

Windows 10 anniversary date has some new driver changes that you should be aware of. Everything now will be digitally signed. Which will be a good thing for user's moving forward so that all hardware is compliant with Microsoft's software.
Moving forward user's shouldn't have so many hardware problems with drivers.

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Hard Drive status Instantly

Is your hard drive failing and want to know instantly if the device needs to be replaced before you loose valuable information. No problem with a few clicks of the command prompt.

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in the command line do the following type

WMIC DISKDRIVE GET MODEL,STATUS